Everton v Sunderland: What time is kick off, what TV channel is it on and what is the latest team news?
All of the information ahead of David Moyes' return to Goodison Park on Saturday.
EVERTON stars have admitted they will need to be ready for Sunderland as the visitors will be "fighting for their lives" when David Moyes returns to his old stomping ground this weekend.
Even though the stands at the Stadium of Light were near-deserted when Southampton walked in their fourth goal against Sunderland during their last Premier League outing, the loyal red and white army are expected to travel in numbers to Merseyside.
When is Everton vs Sunderland?
Sunderland make the trip to Goodison Park on Saturday 25 February for a 3pm kick off.
Where can I watch the game?
As is the way with 3pm kick-offs on Saturday, this game will not be broadcast live in the UK.
However, you can keep up to date in with SunSports live blog and watch the goals on our app from 5.15pm.
What is the latest Everton team news?
Aaron Lennon (illness), James McCarthy (hamstring), Romelu Lukaku (calf) and Kevin Mirallas (groin) are all expected to be available for this weekend's Premier League clash.
Yannick Bolasie continues to work his way back from an ACL injury which looks to have ruled him out of action until 2018.
What is the latest Sunderland team news?
Jordan Pickford (knee) and Jack Rodwell (hamstring) are both expected to be at Moyes' disposal on Saturday. Victor Anichebe's knee injury was a bitter blow for Sunderland and it's unlikely he will be fit until April. Lee Cattermole misses out through ongoing hip injury.
Jan Kirchhoff, who has been sidelined since December 14 after suffering a cartliage injury, has been given the green light to resume training this week. Saturday's trip to Merseyside will come too soon for the 26-year old.
SunSport prediction
The Black Cats are bottom of the table with 13 games to play but Jermain Defoe can't save the club from relegation on his own.
Everton, who are unbeaten in the Premier League since 19 December, will pose a big test for Sunderland. We're handing this one to the home side - 2-1.
Everton vs Sunderland - Facts
- After a run of 11 home Premier League games unbeaten vs Sunderland (W9 D2), Everton have lost two of their last three against them, though they did win 6-2 in this fixture last season.
- This will be David Moyes’ second game back at Goodison Park since leaving Everton in 2013. His only previous one was a 0-2 defeat in what was to be his last game as Manchester United manager in April2014.
- An Everton player has scored a hat-trick in two of the last three Premier League meetings between these sides – Arouna Kone at Goodison Park last season (6-2) and Romelu Lukaku in the reverse of this fixture in September (3-0).
- Sunderland are one of two Premier League clubs yet to name an unchanged lineup in the Premier League this season, along with Manchester City.
- In fact, David Moyes hasn’t named an unchanged lineup in any of his last 60 games in the Premier
- League, last doing so at Everton in his penultimate game in May 2013.
- No side has taken more points in their Premier League matches in 2017 than the Toffees (14, level with Spurs).
- By the day of this game, Sunderland will have spent 175 days in the relegation zone this season; more than any other side.
- Romelu Lukaku is one goal away from equalling Duncan Ferguson’s record as top Premier League scorer for Everton (60).
- The Belgian striker has scored seven times in the Premier League against the Black Cats, his joint-
favourite opponent in the competition along with West Ham. - Before beating Crystal Palace 4-0, Sunderland had lost their last five away league games. They last won consecutive Premier League matches on the road in May 2014 (Chelsea and Manchester United under Gus Poyet).
- Jermain Defoe has scored in 24 Premier League defeats – the only player to have scored in a Premier League game that he’s ended up being on the losing side in is Matt Le Tissier (25).
Premier League form guide
Everton: WWDWD
Sunderland: LLDWL